Acquisition Lead Time Industry updates.pdf

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CPE ISW

Acquisition Lead Time Industry Briefing #19

AUGUST 2026

KIM NUGENT– CPE ISW

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES DIVISION CHIEF

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CPE ISW HQ

Changes from April 2026 APBI

• VECTOR proposals have been received and are currently being evaluated by the Government

• Government is on track for a 4QFY26 award

• Phase I proposals (lab walkthrough) were received. Phase II (tech, price, misc) are due 30 JUL

• SETA Award date moved to 01 OCT 2026

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CPE ISW HQ SETA

The United States Army Capability Program Executive (CPE), Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S), seeks acquisition services to include technical, engineering, acquisition, program management, operational, security, logistics, IT, administrative, financial, contract planning and business support services to augment CPE Headquarters core Government personnel and support its missions and customers

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Versatile Engineering, Cyber, Testing, and Operational Readiness (VECTOR)

A professional support services contract. Support contract for all of CPE ISW. Scope includes engineering support, software development, training, logistic/fielding support, as well as other areas found within the ISW portfolio.

$450,000,000 $495,000,000

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PM Cyber Warfare Defensive Cyber Warfare

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PM CW/DCW

Changes from April 2026 APBI

• No updates for Castle Keep and SETA

• Added the full Name for F&MA

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Castle Keep

Castle Keep is seeking support for the development, deployment, and accreditation of its automated SSO management tool. These services will facilitate ongoing review, oversight, and evaluation of SCI security programs. The contractor will deliver capabilities in phases to manage and provide training for SCI security officials. The system must store, share, audit, and query all related records and reports.

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SETA

Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) seeks experienced cyber-related advisory and assistance support services to augment PM CW's core Government personnel and support its missions and customers. The Contractor shall provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) program management services to support required cyber-related advisory assistance services and work products for PM CW.

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F&MA G3X Lab Prototype

Forensic and Malware Analysis (F&MA) Modernization is a forensic tool that is based on ARCYBER’s Successful Prototype. Once the Prototype is deemed successful, then an acquisition strategy will be selected to proceed. The completion of the Prototype is TBD.

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PM Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection

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PM EW&C

Changes from April 2026 APBI

• Modular Electromagnetic Spectrum System (MEMSS) - Action removed from slides. Effort is currently on hold. Follow sam.gov for future announcements.

• PM EW&C Rapid Acquisition EMSO CON CSO-

• Renamed Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence

(REWSI)

• CSO call was posted on Vulcan on 23 April 2026 for REWSI capabilities

• Call is open until 22 April 2027

• Vulcan Call Link https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/collection/511cb18f-bef3-4c3f-8f40-b14a05b6f83f https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/collection/511cb18f-bef3-4c3f-8f40-b14a05b6f83f

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SETAThe SETA follow on will be for Contractor provided services to include programmatic services, technical services, engineering, testing, logistics, training, integration, business management, administrative and operational program support.

SETA

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Prototype Experiment Production Sustainment (PrEPS)The primary scope of this IDIQ contract will be Design, P3I, Testing, and Integrated

Product Support for the Tactical Integrated Ground Systems SoS.

Prototype Experiment Production Sustainment - PrEPS

PdM TSS will be moving to PM Space Superiority (TENCAP)

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PM Intelligence Systems & Analytics

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PM IS&A

Changes from April 2026 APBI

• Next iteration of AIDP award date projection is 30 SEP 2026

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Army Intelligence Data Platform

(AIDP)

AIDP 1st OTA Prototype. The new Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP) Next contract will deliver the foundational cloud-based intelligence capabilities through AI/ML to automate production while seamlessly integrating data and tools into Maven Smart System (MSS) and Next Gen Command & Control (NGC2) platform allowing commanders to make informed decisions on enemy activities in their battlespace.

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PM Positioning Navigation & Timing

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PM PNT

Changes from April 2026 APBI

• New Action Awarded: C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) APNT Rapid Prototyping (RP) OTA awarded to Pacific Defense on 17 June 2026.

• SETA follow-on is strategically paused to ensure alignment with PAE intent and objectives. 1QFY28 RFP projected.

• NAVWAR SA CSO is strategically paused to ensure alignment with pending Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) guidance.

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PD Sensors-Aerial Intelligence

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PD SAI

Changes from April 2026 APBI

• NEW competitive action added: Egyptian Navy Aerostat Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) / Field Service Representative (FSR) which will be competed under the Product Lead Reconnaissance, Intelligence, Sensing, and Effects (PL RISE) (previously Product Director (PD) Aerostats) Multiple Award IDIQ

• Scope: CONUS logistics and OCONUS deployment, installation, operator/maintenance training, and long-term CLS / FSR sustainment for three (3) operational-class maritime surveillance aerostat systems across 3 sites in Egypt.

• Estimated Timeline: Solicitation planned for 2QFY27; award target

4QFY27 / 1QFY28.

• Persistent Surveillance Systems – Tethered (PSS-T)- Awarded 21 July 2026

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Foreign Military Sale PSS-T Services

This competitive action provides OCONUS setup/installation, specialized operator/maintenance training, and long-term Field Services Representative (FSR) / Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services of three (3) operational-class aerostat systems with integrated multi-sensor payloads. Work will be performed OCONUS in Egypt across 3 distinct operational locations. CLS services include CONUS logistics coordination, OCONUS deployment, site setup and system installation in Egypt, comprehensive operator and maintenance training for the Egyptian Navy, and ongoing FSR sustainment.

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PM Terrestrial Sensors

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PM TS

Changes from April 2026 APBI

•Biometrics Procurement & Sustainment (BPS) RFP was issued on 26 May 26 and closed on 06 July 26. BPS is currently in Source Selection. The projected award date is o/a mid-September 26.

•Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) RFI was issued on 12 June 26 and closed on 12 July 26. The projected award date is o/a mid-March 26.

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Automated Biometric Identification System Sustainment

DoW ABIS provides the DoW and other agencies an authoritative biometric data repository supporting search, match, correlation and identification capability for fingerprints, face images, iris images, palm prints, latent prints, and voice samples. This requirement provides sustainment services for DoD ABIS.

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PM TS

SETA

Follow-on Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support services for PM TS to include PM FPS & PdM BIO. Services will include but are not limited to Engineering, Technical, Scientific, and Program Support; Business and Analytical;

Acquisition, Logistics; and Administration; Program and Integration Support and Risk Management; and other Acquisition Requirements.